Eoin Cobbe
Summary
Chief Executive Officer and founder of a U.S.-based manufacturing and automation company developing robotic systems for metal fabrication. Background in operating industrial businesses and leading engineering and manufacturing teams, with hands-on experience across fabrication, CNC machining, and robotic welding. Proven ability to manage technical execution, commercial operations, and external relationships in demanding business environments.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Chief Executive Officer / Founder
Forge Robotics
2025.06 - 2026.01
- Founded and lead a manufacturing and automation company developing and deploying robotic metal fabrication systems
- Provide executive oversight of engineering, manufacturing, and commercial operations
- Direct deployment and commissioning of robotic systems for industrial customers
- Manage hiring, supplier contracts, and capital planning to support U.S. expansion
- Founded and lead a manufacturing and automation company developing and deploying robotic metal fabrication systems
Managing Director
Cobbe engineering
2023.07 - 2025.06
- Managed day-to-day operations including production planning, machine utilisation, and delivery schedules
- Led and supervised fabrication and machining operators to execute customer orders
- Oversaw procurement, equipment investment, and maintenance of CNC machinery
- Managed commercial activities including quoting, pricing, invoicing, and customer relationships
- Founded and operated a contract manufacturing business providing CNC machining and steel fabrication services, managing production, equipment, and customer delivery
Engineer and Robotic Programmer
Doyle Engineering LTD
2022.05 - 2024.07
- Programmed and commissioned robotic welding systems for a wide range of complex weldments, improving process efficiency and repeatability
- Designed and prototyped parts and assemblies for new machines and upgrades to existing production equipment
- Led and coordinated fabrication teams to execute batch production runs to schedule
- Operated and set up a wide range of fabrication machinery including welding equipment, CNC milling machines, lathes, and laser cutters
Education
B.Eng - Mechanical Engineering
University of Galway
Galway, Ireland 2022.09 - 2025
Leaving Certificate - 581 points, Valedictorian
Ardscoil Na Trionoide
Co. Kildare, Ireland 2016.01 - 2022.12
Skills
- Leadership
- Operations
- Manufacturing
- Technical Systems
- Investor relationships
Accomplishments
- Founded and led multiple engineering and manufacturing companies, most recently Forge Robotics, a U.S. venture-backed company developing and deploying autonomous metal fabrication systems.
- Led Forge Robotics through participation in Y Combinator as part of company development and early-stage growth.
- Personally invited to attend international conferences for emerging leaders in AI, manufacturing, and industrial innovation.
ACCELERATORS AND BUSINESS PROGRAMS
- Y Combinator, F2025, Company participation and investment as part of accelerator program.
- AI Venture Forge, Galway, Ireland, NDRD and Portershed, Galway.
- Start100, Galway, Ireland, IdeasLab Innovation Centre, University of Galway.
Timeline
Chief Executive Officer / Founder
Forge Robotics
2025.06 - 2026.01
Managing Director
Cobbe engineering
2023.07 - 2025.06
B.Eng - Mechanical Engineering
University of Galway
2022.09 - 2025
Engineer and Robotic Programmer
Doyle Engineering LTD
2022.05 - 2024.07
Leaving Certificate - 581 points, Valedictorian
Ardscoil Na Trionoide
2016.01 - 2022.12